Government Degree College, Kupwara

About Government Degree College, Kupwara

Government Degree College, Kupwara is a NAAC A-grade government college in north Kashmir, affiliated to the University of Kashmir, offering BA, B.Sc, B.Com and BCA.

GDC Kupwara was founded in 1988 at Bohipora in Kupwara town and is the main degree college of this frontier district. It is affiliated to the University of Kashmir and received NAAC grade A (CGPA 3.15) in its second cycle. The college runs three-year BA, B.Sc, B.Com and BCA programmes, with BA majors including Urdu, sociology, political science, Kashmiri and tourism and travel management. Admission is on merit from Class 12 marks. The roughly 20-acre campus has nine labs, computer rooms, a library, an auditorium and a health centre.

Courses and fees

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Merit

Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks, with subject preferences for B.Sc, BCA and B.Com. Students fill the form when admission is notified and submit it with documents before the deadline. A merit list is published, followed by counselling, document verification and fee payment.

Typical eligibility

• Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
• Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
• Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
• Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

Facilities

• Library
• Labs
• Medical
• Cafeteria
• Sports

Rankings and accreditation

Accreditation

• NAAC A (valid until 2027-05-17)

Where these courses lead

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